← Tons of Consequence

Wilfred Rhodes

2 Test hundreds. Of the 2 we can measure, 1 were tons of consequence.

Who against, and where

HundredsTons of consequence
Top tier (England, Australia, India)11
Second tier (New Zealand, South Africa)10

The tiers are a fixed grouping of countries, not a rating on the day. Where it was played is only known for the hundreds we have the match record for.

Every hundred

  1. 179 v Australia, Melbourne, 1912 · Won

    A ton of consequence: rescued the innings. His side trailed by 191 when the innings began. He made 30% of the team's 589. The team won by an innings and 225 runs. A slow grind at 44 runs per 100 balls.

  2. 152 v South Africa, Johannesburg, 1913 · Won

    A good ton. His side trailed by 160 when his innings began. He made 38% of the team's 403. The match was won by an innings and 12 runs. On the facts we have, the match didn't hinge on it.